Dialogue key to resolving Kashmir issue: Pakistan

Pakistan's Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani says dialogue is the only way that can resolve all outstanding issues between Islamabad and New Delhi.

Speaking to reporters in the eastern city of Multan, Gilani said that Kashmir is the core issue and without resolving it no durable peace can be achieved in the region, local NNI news agency reported on Thursday.

The Pakistani premier pointed out that he will focus on the Kashmir issue during the next round of talks with Indian officials.

According to Gilani, the world has recognized Pakistan's capability in dealing with terrorists. He said that the onus was on the international community to come forward and provide support to Pakistan to completely eradicate terrorism.

Gilani referred to the water and energy crises as other outstanding issues that his government has to deal with. He said efforts were underway to overcome these issues in the minimum possible time.